About Rajkot
Baddi to Rajkot distnce : 1358 km
Estimated travel time : 23.6 hours
Rajkot is one of the most visited cities in India. Rajkot is a commercial city but at the same time its one of the cleanest cities of India and is of special interest for tourists because of being home to Mahatama Gandhi as he spent his childhood here.
Placed on the periphery of Aji and Nyari rivers, Rajkot attracts tourists who are deeply interesed in knowing and exploring India's past. The most famous attraction is "Kaba Gandhi No Delo" which is Mahatama Gandhi's parental home and is not converted to Smriti museum. Khambhalida caves dates back to 4th and 5th century AD and has lot of Buddhist sculptures and carvings and equally attracts historians and religious visitors. There are number of temples of interest too. Rajkot was capital of Saurashtra state before its merger with Bombay state. Now, Rajkot is commercially famous for its silk work, gold jewellery and watch parts and culturally famous for its sweets, traditional snacks, Navratri celebrations, handicrafts like silver work, patola weaving, bandhani. The museums, the temples, churches, gardens are present all over the city. Watson Museum and Library, Rotary Midtown Dolls' Museum, Kaba Gandhi No Delo are the main museums and Jagat Mandir, the Swaminarayan Temple, the Ishwariya Temple are most famous temples out there. It is also a central place or gateway to most beautiful tourist places like Jamnagar, Morbi, Dwarka, Ahmedabad, Daman & Diu, Udvada, Junagadh, Somnath, Mandvi, Gondal, Gir national park, Gandhidham etc.
Taxi from Baddi to Rajkot is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Baddi to Rajkot by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Baddi to Rajkot distance is 1358 Km and is 23.6 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Chandigarh - Known for its modern infrastructure and well-planned city layout, Chandigarh offers attractions like the Rock Garden, Sukhna Lake, and the Capitol Complex.
2. Ludhiana - This bustling city in Punjab is known for its industrial significance. Stop by to explore landmarks like Punjab Agricultural University, Guru Nanak Bhawan, and the Rose Garden.
3. Amritsar - Famous for the Golden Temple, Amritsar also offers the chance to visit the historic Wagah Border, Jallianwala Bagh, and taste local Punjabi cuisine.
4. Jalandhar - Enjoy a stopover in Jalandhar to explore attractions like the Devi Talab Mandir, Wonderland Theme Park, Rangla Punjab Haveli, and Pushpa Gujral Science City.
5. Dharamshala - If you have time, take a detour to Dharamshala, known as the home of the Dalai Lama. Trek in the beautiful Dhauladhar mountains and explore the Tibetan culture and monasteries.
6. Surendranagar - This city in Gujarat can be a convenient overnight stopover. Visit the Joravarnagar Jain Temple, Swaminarayan Temple, and Rotary Park during your stay.
Tourist Attractions
Khambhalida Caves
Kaba Gandhi no Delo
Pradhyuman Zoological Park
Ranjit Vilas Palace
Gondal
Jagat Mandir
Gandhi Museum
Ishwariya Park
Swaminarayan Mandir
Lalpari Lake
Watson Museum
Nyari Dam
Aji Dam
Lang Library
Rotary Dolls Museum
Tankara Museum
Funworld Rajkot
Jubilee Garden
Bal Bhavan
Race Course
Rashtriya Shala
Rampara Wildlife Sanctuary
Analgadh Hill